Cinco De Mayo ~ Throw a Fiesta

Commonly known for Mexican cuisine, parties, parades, music, dancing, and margaritas, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is associated with a celebration of Mexican-American culture. Whether you want to celebrate by making a festive meal at home or you want to have a full-blown party, it is easy and fun to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your own home!

While there are essentials to a party such as décor, entertainment, etc. we find food to be the underlying factor that can make or break a party. Mexican cuisine is full of lively fun flavors, food, and drinks, and makes for the perfect party food. Inclusive of many Mexican cuisine essentials; corn, beans, avocados, tomatoes, chili peppers, and of course margaritas, here are some menu items to turn your Cinco de Mayo into a FIESTA!

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<<Chipotle Pork Street Tacos
Sizzling street tacos layered with spicy chipotle pulled pork and tomatillo salsa make a delicious Mexican dinner any night of the week! Make in your slow-cooker for an easy flavorful meal.Spicy Matcha Margaritas>>This cocktail’s heat is undeniable! Add some sizzle to your Cinco de Mayo with this spicy pineapple matcha margarita!

After selecting some tasty dishes for your fiesta, another important part of a Cinco de Mayo party is to make sure there are plenty of snacks/sides. A few popular essentials include chips, guacamole, and salsa. Whether you buy these in the store or make them yourself, serving them in a molcajete (or smaller individual portions in a granite pinch bowl) can complete the look.

Other important parts of making your table/buffet/food stand out are plenty of salt and limes, cute margarita glasses and pitchers, colorful tablecloths/napkins and other décor, and even party favors to draw in attention!

No matter what, with these quick and easy dishes full of unique Mexican flavor, you can’t help but impress. To find these recipes and more, check out our full Cinco de Mayo recipe collection at spiceandtea.com.

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